Phil Ryan is Wirecutter’s senior staff writer for camera coverage. Previously, over 13 years he covered cameras and other photo-related items for CNET and Popular Photography. As the latter's tech editor and then senior tech editor, he was responsible for maintaining and refining the lab testing for cameras, and as the main camera tester, he used and wrote reviews of many of the cameras released in that timeframe.
Latest articles
The Best Mirrorless Camera
by Phil Ryan
After testing dozens of cameras over the years, we can say that the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is the best mirrorless camera for most people.
The Best Point-and-Shoot Camera
by Phil Ryan and Ben Keough
The Sony RX100 VII is the best choice for people who want a compact camera that produces significantly better photos and video than their smartphone.
How to Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse
by Phil Ryan
We spoke with three pro photographers and an astronomer for advice about photographing a total solar eclipse.
The Anachronistic Joy of Black-and-White Photography
by Phil Ryan
I spent a month immersed in black-and-white photography, with two of the few monochrome-only digital cameras you can buy. Here’s what it was like.
